Good Energy’s mission is to make it easy for people who are concerned about climate change to make a difference. The energy we use at home accounts for around 15% of the UK’s overall CO2 emissions, so as individuals we have an important role to play in reducing this. An easy way to start is by switching to 100 percent renewable electricity.

Once you’ve switched to renewable electricity, the next step is to start using less of it! Good Energy customers are already pioneering a lower energy lifestyle. A typical Good Energy customer uses on average 10 percent less than the national average, and that doesn’t just make a difference to the environment - it can make a difference to your bills too.

We’ve put together the Good Energy Guide to Energy Efficiency, full of practical advice on how you can make Good Energy make good financial sense too…

Download the Good Energy Guide to Energy Efficiency (PDF)

In the meantime, here are some simple ways you can start reducing your personal carbon emissions and making a difference straight away…

Get energy efficient

-       Invest in an energy monitor
Get real-time information about your electricity usage and cost.  Research suggests that an energy monitor can help you cut your electricity consumption by up to 15 percent. We have a wide range at the Good Energy Shop

-       Turn down your thermostat
Lowering your room temperature by 1C could reduce your overall heating bill by up to 10 percent (source: Energy Saving Trust).

-       For more energy-saving advice and products to help you, visit the Good Energy Shop

Generate your own energy

Once you’ve made your home as energy-efficient as possible, why not look at generating your own renewable energy? Good Energy Generate Your Own has loads of information and products to help you get started, from finding out which microgeneration technology is best for you, to solar PV panels and micro-wind turbines.

When you’re up and running, you could get paid for the energy you produce on Good Energy’s HomeGen or HotROCs scheme.

Visit www.generateyourown.co.uk for more information.